Philosophy is concerned with the basic questions of human existence: How should I live? What is a just society? What is knowledge? What is beauty? Is there a God?

Through the study of philosophy, students become familiar with the long tradition of Western thought on these issues. They learn about the efforts of contemporary philosophers to answer these questions and to understand the tradition we inherit.

The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at George Mason University offers students a unique resource. The institute houses scholars working at the intersection of philosophy and public policy on a wide range of topics.

Dr. Deborah Boehm-Davis New Dean of College

The Provost has announced that Dr. Deborah Boehm-Davis will succeed Dr. Jack Censer as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Angner Studies Impact of Illness on Happiness

Erik Angner, associate professor of philosophy, economics, and public policy, is the lead author on a new study that looks at the degree to which disease is linked to measures of happiness. The study, published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, has some surprising results.

Eckenwiler Publishes Book on Long-term Care, Globalization, and Justice

Lisa Eckenwiler, associate professor of philosophy and health administration and policy, has published Long-term Care, Globalization, and Justice